DARE HOUSE


Parrys Corner in 1960s. Thomas Parry (1768-1824) arrived in Madras in the year 1788 and commenced business under his name having got the licence to trade as a free merchant immediately. The Head Office of the company covering an acre of land situated at the end of first line beach was purchased from the Nawab of Carnatic in 1775 and was subsequently sold to Thomas Parry in 1803.  The old building of the company was constructed in the first decade of 19th century.  The company and its buildings are mute witness to the changes happening in this part of Madras for over 200 years. Immense changes have taken place opposite parry building since the construction of Madras Port and great accretion of Foreshore. The sea used to lap the walls of Parry building in olden days.  Thomas Parry died in 1824 at Port Novo of Cholera after staying in Madras for over 36 years.  He was buried in the Missionary church at Cuddalore.  The present Art Deco building was constructed in the

years 1939-40.

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